Stamps.com, available via desktop app and cloud-based platform, lets businesses buy postage online and print postage and shipping labels through its integrations with the United States Postal Service (USPS) and United Parcel Service (UPS). Users can save even more time by scheduling package pickup straight from their place of business. Monthly plans start at $17.99,…
Pay equity is the concept of paying employees comparably for similar work. This includes base compensation, as well as bonuses, overtime, opportunities for promotion, and other employee benefits. Although relevant pay considerations should be considered, pay equity is intended to correct discrepancies based on race, gender, national origin, and sexual orientation, and prevent wage discrimination….
To set your site up for success, we put together a checklist of website basics foundational for building an effective website. Download our free website checklist and use it to ensure you have all the essentials covered. In this article, we cover key website basics such as picking the best website platform, key lead generation…
An experience modification rate (EMR) is a multiplier insurance companies use to help set workers’ compensation premiums. Insurers determine your EMR by looking at your workers’ comp claims history and potential for future injuries compared to others in your industry. Businesses with lower EMRs pay less for workers’ compensation insurance. EMRs commonly range from 0.48…
Predictive scheduling is the process of giving employees ample notice of their work schedule so they can plan around working hours. Early on, predictive scheduling laws only applied to workers in certain industries, like restaurants and retail. But as time has gone on and additional work schedule laws have been passed, more industries are included…
An employee assistance program (EAP) offers support for personal and workplace problems that can affect employee output at work and satisfaction and happiness at home. Most EAPs help employees with substance abuse and mental health issues but can also cover family issues, wellness concerns, and retirement planning. As you explore the possibility of an EAP…
Sales forecasting provides an estimate of the revenue your business expects to generate and the number of customers it will serve during a specific time period. These estimates may come from analyzing historical trends, forecasting opportunity conversions, or relying on your team’s existing sales knowledge. Sales forecasting enables you to better plan for budgetary needs…
Economic injury disaster loans (EIDLs) are loans issued to businesses that cannot continue normal operations or satisfy financial obligations as a result of a declared disaster. To be eligible, you must be in a declared disaster area and be unable to obtain credit elsewhere. Small businesses, agricultural cooperatives, and nonprofit organizations can be considered. If…
